Inside the Fight to Untether Kidney Dialysis Patients From Their Bulky Machines
For the almost 520,000 Americans who will undergo treatment this year, the process leaves little room for a full life. An ...
Mum of three who needs kidney makes donor appeal
A mother of three with a life-threatening kidney disease has made a plea for organ donors to come forward. Amber Simmonds, 29 ...
US FDA greenlights studies of pig kidney transplants in humans
The US Food and Drug Administration approved clinical trials that will transplant organs from genetically modified pigs into ...
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Climate change is pushing up rates of kidney disease and urological cancers
Climate change is increasing the risk of urological diseases, including cancer and kidney conditions, while urological ...
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Real-World Effectiveness of GLP-1 RA vs DPP4i in Moderate to Severe CKD Explored
In line with trial results, real-world data suggest GLP-1 receptor agonists have certain benefits in patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Woman becomes world's longest-living recipient of pig organ transplant: 'I feel like superwoman'
Only four other Americans have received transplants of gene-edited pig organs and none lived for more than two months. Towana ...
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NHS introduces genetic test to help reduce kidney failure risk for black donors
Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage in the UK can now get a simple blood test to help reduce the risk of kidney failure.